Generator Installation in Old Hickory, TN
Old Hickory began in 1918 as a DuPont factory town on Hadley’s Bend of the Cumberland River and is now part of Metro Nashville. GenerX installs and services standby generators here from our nearest facility, part of our Nashville service area.
Old Hickory Outage History
Why Old Hickory Homeowners Act
Old Hickory is on the NES system, where big storms are counted in the tens of thousands. The December 2023 tornado left roughly 48,000 NES customers without power, the Old Hickory Lake areas among the hardest hit, and the January 2026 ice storm put about 230,000 NES customers in the dark at once.
Old Hickory at a Glance
Power Outage Profile
The local details that shape your install: who runs the grid, who issues the permit, and which gas partners are in your area.
Nashville Electric Service covers Davidson County, Old Hickory included, and is piloting buried power lines on Martingale Drive.
Metro Nashville Codes at 800 President Ronald Reagan Way issues the permit and runs its own electrical inspections. GenerX pulls the permit with a licensed electrician.
Spire Tennessee, which took over Piedmont's Nashville system in March 2026, supplies gas. No main, then propane.
The December 2023 tornado left about 48,000 NES customers without power, with the Old Hickory Lake areas among the worst.
Why Old Hickory Chooses GenerX
What Makes Us Different
No Subcontractors
Old Hickory homeowners deal with one company: every installer, electrician and gas fitter is GenerX staff.
Unique in the Old Hickory Market
12-Year Warranty
On every Generac air-cooled unit we install, parts and labor are covered for 12 years under Power Plus, included in the price and handled by our own service team.
12 Years, Parts & Labor
Storm-Ready Service Fleet
Our Middle Tennessee fleet, among the largest in the region, heads to the Old Hickory side of Nashville when a storm drops lines.
Warehouses in FL & TN
From estimate to power on runs about 30 to 90 days, much of it Metro Codes review. GenerX pulls the permit with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections. See all six differentiators and the full process on the Nashville page ›
Old Hickory Pricing
What Does a Generator Cost in Old Hickory?
Whole home installs in the Nashville area typically run $7,000 to $25,000+. Here's where most Old Hickory homes land.
Essential circuits (lights, fridge, AC unit)
Most homes under 3,000 sq ft (full house)
Larger homes, multiple HVAC zones
Large homes, home offices, medical equipment
Prices include equipment, in-house installation, transfer switch, permit fees, and our 12-year warranty on every Generac air-cooled unit we install. Where Spire Tennessee has a gas main, the generator connects to it; otherwise the quote includes a propane tank.
Because GenerX employs all labor in-house, we eliminate the third-party markup that drives up installation costs elsewhere. Our buying volume across the Canter Power network means better equipment pricing than smaller dealers. The result: a higher-quality installation at a more competitive price, not a trade-off.
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Part of Our Nashville Region
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Frequently Asked Questions
Old Hickory Generator Questions, Answered
Can I pull my own Old Hickory generator permit online?
Not through ePermits: Metro’s online system is limited to registered contractors. Metro Codes at 800 President Ronald Reagan Way issues the permit and inspects the electrical work itself. GenerX pulls the permit with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections.
Is Old Hickory on NES?
On the Davidson County side, yes: NES serves all of Davidson County. The 37138 mailing area also reaches into Wilson County, where another utility may serve the house, so check your bill.
What knocks out power in Old Hickory?
Tornadoes and ice. NES counted about 48,000 customers out after the December 2023 tornado and about 230,000 in the January 2026 ice storm.
Is HOA approval needed in Old Hickory?
Only where a neighborhood association reviews equipment. We supply the placement drawing, sound sheet and screening plan.
How does GenerX handle a repair call in Old Hickory?
Old Hickory calls go out from our nearest facility, with parts stocked at our local facility. Emergency repair runs around the clock, and statewide crews come in after a major outage.
Get Started
Prepare Now Before the Next Storm
Free Old Hickory estimate. GenerX pulls the Metro permit, installs your generator and keeps it serviced.